# The Nutcracker · December 12, 2026 — Heber Valley Ballet
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Celebrate The Nutcracker with Heber Valley Ballet and Primary Ballet on December 12, 2026 at Deer Creek High School. Performances at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Explore the story and purchase tickets.
Heber Valley Ballet presents
# The Nutcracker
Heber Valley Ballet, in association with Primary Ballet, is pleased to present the timeless holiday classic *The Nutcracker* at Deer Creek High School.
Join us for an afternoon or evening of beautiful ballet, music, and holiday tradition.
## Performance times
Saturday, December 12, 2026
- 1:00 PM Afternoon
- 7:00 PM Evening
[Purchase tickets](https://32785.danceticketing.com/r/events/)
[See performance details](https://www.hebervalleyballet.com/nutcracker/index.html#performances)
We look forward to seeing you there!
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One day. Two performances.
## Make it a December tradition.
Gather the people you love for an afternoon or evening of ballet, music, and holiday wonder. Choose a performance and join us for our first-ever full-length production of *The Nutcracker*.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Deer Creek High School
### Afternoon performance
#### 1:00 PM
[Purchase tickets](https://32785.danceticketing.com/r/events/)
### Evening performance
#### 7:00 PM
[Purchase tickets](https://32785.danceticketing.com/r/events/)
Both links open our ticketing page. Select your preferred performance there for current pricing and availability.
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The beloved holiday story
## A Christmas Eve full of possibility.
A party, a special gift, and a little imagination: *The Nutcracker* begins with the familiar warmth of Christmas Eve and opens the door to an extraordinary adventure.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved music, the classic ballet follows Clara into a world of toy soldiers, swirling snow, and enchanting sweets. It is a story of wonder, told through dance.
1. ### A special gift
Christmas Eve brings a celebration and a wooden nutcracker that sparks Clara’s imagination.
2. ### A midnight adventure
As the night unfolds, an ordinary room becomes the setting for a magical journey.
3. ### A world of wonder
Snowflakes, sweets, and the joy of dance carry the story into a dreamlike holiday world.
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Your day at the ballet
## Plan your visit.
Start with the performance that suits your day. You’ll find both shows on our ticketing page.
The performance venue
### Deer Creek High School
Saturday, December 12, 2026
1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
### Reserve your tickets
Visit our [ticketing page](https://32785.danceticketing.com/r/events/) to choose a performance and review current ticket options before purchasing.
### Have a question before you book?
For questions about the venue, accessibility, or attending with your family, contact Primary Ballet at [info@primaryballet.com](mailto:info@primaryballet.com?subject=The%20Nutcracker%20visit) or [(435) 709-5561](tel:+14357095561).
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From our studio to the stage
## A first season. A timeless ballet.
The 2026–2027 season is the inaugural year of Heber Valley Ballet, the nonprofit youth performing company of [Primary Ballet Academy](https://primaryballet.com/) in Heber, Utah.
This first-ever full-length *Nutcracker* from Primary Ballet and Heber Valley Ballet brings that commitment to performance to a beloved holiday tradition. Join us as our dancers share the work, artistry, and joy they bring to the stage.
[Meet Heber Valley Ballet](https://www.hebervalleyballet.com/company/)
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A few helpful answers
## Before the curtain rises.
Performance information at a glance. For anything else, we’re happy to help.
When are the performances?
Both performances are on Saturday, December 12, 2026: an afternoon performance at 1:00 PM and an evening performance at 7:00 PM.
Where is The Nutcracker being performed?
The performances take place at Deer Creek High School.
How do I purchase tickets?
Open our [ticketing page](https://32785.danceticketing.com/r/events/), select your preferred performance, and follow the purchase steps. Current pricing and availability are listed there.
Who is presenting the production?
Heber Valley Ballet, in association with Primary Ballet, presents *The Nutcracker*. It is their first-ever full-length production of the ballet, part of Heber Valley Ballet’s inaugural 2026–2027 season.
Who can answer my performance questions?
Email [info@primaryballet.com](mailto:info@primaryballet.com?subject=The%20Nutcracker) or call [(435) 709-5561](tel:+14357095561) for help with attending the performance or questions about the production.
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## Let the holiday tradition begin.
December 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Join Heber Valley Ballet and Primary Ballet at Deer Creek High School.
[Purchase tickets](https://32785.danceticketing.com/r/events/)